Caramel by Poor White Farmer Seeds

Poor White Farmer Seeds, USA

Indica-Dominant

Genetics: Chemdawg 1991 x Butterscotch Hawaiian F2

Potency: THC 17%

Previously known as Candied Chem, with the name changed to avoid confusion with another cross, Caramel comes from the private grow rooms of Poor White Farmer Seeds, a single grower based in the USA known for his fair dealings and honesty about his genetics. Originating in Oregon in May of 2009, this hybrid is the offspring of a 1991 Chemdawg cutting mother and Butterscotch Hawaiian f2 father. This produces a plant that is 80-90% indica. It’s difficult to trace its lineage back too far, given the mythology that shrouds its Chemdawg mother, but the Butterscotch Hawaiian has a strong influence. There are many different phenotypes of this strain as yet but each is a joy to grow. When the strain is fully stabilized, it is set to be a formidable contender.

Caramel can grow either indoors or outdoors, but is probably a little happier indoors. You’ll see that the plant grows somewhat like its Chemdawg mother, a little viney but not too huge with an average spread of about 1 to 1.5 feet. A SOG set up can take advantage of this trait. The temptation can be to overfeed a Caramel but be sure not to succumb or you’ll stunt growth and wreck your crop. Also keep an eye out for the mites that seem to like this plant and will have to be removed at the first sign of infestation. Powdery mildew, on the other hand, will struggle to take hold at all. When harvest time rolls around, which should be up to about 70 days when grown inside, be prepared for a great harvest, and the calyx-to-leaf ratio means that trimming is easy and that harvest, as a whole, is relatively stress-free. Just make sure you don’t rub your eyes after trimming – you’ll regret it.

Once flowering begins you’ll notice a distinct smell of butterscotch in your grow room, with an unusual hint of rubber alongside it. This smoke is not for the inexperienced toker and can be worryingly strong. The high can allegedly bring on a mild panic attack if you are not mentally prepared for the effects, so be sure to be in a comfortable place with good people before you get mashed on this one. The high begins with a tightness around the eyes, spreading to the rest of your face before melting somewhat into the rest of your body, moving to a pretty heavy stone. It leaves you feeling noticeably clear in the head and can set you up for some serious giggles. Also prepare yourself for some serious munchies – possibly brought on as much from the mouth-watering butterscotch smell as by the weed itself!